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India wants more passenger jets. Can it also build them?

Indias aviation boom, delivery delays and a Russia tie-up revive the long-running question of building planes at home.

BBC 5 Jan 2026 5:18 am

Small plane crash at Cape Cod airport leaves pilot dead

National Transportation Safety Board said in a statement that the aircraft was a Cessna 172N and that it will investigate the crash

The Hindu 5 Jan 2026 5:13 am

Greenland slams 'disrespectful' pic posted by Trump aide's wife

Stephen Miller is widely seen as the architect of much of Mr. Trump's policies, guiding the president on his hardline immigration policies and domestic agenda

The Hindu 5 Jan 2026 2:15 am

Gunmen kill at least 30 villagers and abduct others during raid in northern Nigeria

Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu condemned the attack and said he has directed security officials to hunt down the gunmen and rescue the hostages

The Hindu 5 Jan 2026 1:12 am

Minister ensures fairness in distributing disaster relief

Minister of Social Affairs Saifullah Yusuf emphasized that the central government is ensuring fair and equal ...

Antara News 5 Jan 2026 12:50 am

North Sumatra receives US$50.9 million for school revitalization

Minister of Primary and Secondary Education Abdul Mu'ti said North Sumatra Province has received central government ...

Antara News 5 Jan 2026 12:38 am

The rise and fall of Venezuelas Nicols Maduro: Timeline

Venezuelan President Nicols Maduro was captured in a U.S. military operation, marking a dramatic end to his authoritarian rule

The Hindu 4 Jan 2026 8:03 pm

SAR extends search for Spanish tourist victims of Labuan Bajo boat

The joint search and rescue team decided to extend the search for victims of the Putri Sakinah boat, which sank off the ...

Antara News 4 Jan 2026 7:56 pm

Prabowo reviews Danantara's US$6 billion downstreaming projects

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto met Investment and Downstreaming Minister Rosan Roeslani at his residence in ...

Antara News 4 Jan 2026 7:28 pm

Sumatra floods death toll reaches 1,177 as of January 4: BNPB

The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) recorded the death toll from hydrometeorological disasters in several ...

Antara News 4 Jan 2026 7:12 pm

U.S.-Venezuelan conflict not to impact Indias trade: GTRI

For India, the Venezuelan disturbance is unlikely to have any material economic or energy impact as Indias trade with the country is now small and declining, says GTRI founder

The Hindu 4 Jan 2026 7:11 pm

25 dead and 14 more missing after boat capsizes in Nigeria

Out of the 52 passengers on board the boat, 13 were rescued and are receiving medical assistance, the agency said in a statement

The Hindu 4 Jan 2026 6:59 pm

Bali Botanical Garden records 20,000 year-end holiday visits

The Bali Botanical Garden in Bedugul, Tabanan District, welcomed around 20,000 visitors during the Christmas 2025 and ...

Antara News 4 Jan 2026 6:52 pm

Bangladesh refuse to travel to India for World Cup

Bangladesh will not travel to India for the T20 World Cup next month under current conditions and request their matches be moved elsewhere.

BBC 4 Jan 2026 6:06 pm

RI Govt helps develop taro, coffee MSMEs in Papua Highlands

Indonesias Ministry of Villages and Development of Disadvantaged Regions is stepping up efforts to develop ...

Antara News 4 Jan 2026 5:25 pm

At least 80 Yemeni separatists killed in fighting, strikes since January 2: military official

Most of the casualties had occurred in strikes by the Saudi-led coalition that targeted military camps held by the separatists, the official said, including Al-Khasha and Barshid military camps in Hadramawt province

The Hindu 4 Jan 2026 4:56 pm

Swiss investigators identify 24 people killed in bar blaze

Local police, who had already identified eight Swiss victims, announced they had identified 10 more Swiss nationals

The Hindu 4 Jan 2026 4:01 pm

Defense Ministry, TNI erect health post for Aceh Tamiang flood victims

Indonesia's Ministry of Defense has mobilized resources from its General Soedirman National Defense Center Hospital ...

Antara News 4 Jan 2026 3:19 pm

Indonesia's presidential office sends pumps to Aceh flood zones

Indonesias presidential staff office has deployed floating water pumps to speed flood cleanup in parts of Aceh ...

Antara News 4 Jan 2026 2:06 pm

Indonesia's TNI, PLN install generators in flood-hit West Aceh

The Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI), in collaboration with state-run electricity company PT PLN, installed ...

Antara News 4 Jan 2026 2:04 pm

How the U.S. military buildup and strikes led to Maduros capture: Timeline

U.S. President Donald Trump had long threatened that he could order military strikes on targets on Venezuelan territory after months of attacks on boats accused of carrying drugs from the South American country.

The Hindu 4 Jan 2026 1:59 pm

Indonesia's new capital prepares integrated education hub

Indonesias future capital is building an integrated education zone alongside housing and public services, as ...

Antara News 4 Jan 2026 1:53 pm

Indonesia police build wells to restore water after Sumatra disasters

Indonesias National Police are building hundreds of drilled wells across three disaster-hit provinces on Sumatra ...

Antara News 4 Jan 2026 12:26 pm

Ministry sends 1,132 personnel to revive Aceh Tamiang administration

The Indonesian Ministry of Home Affairs has begun deploying 1,132 civil servants and cadets to Aceh Tamiang District, ...

Antara News 4 Jan 2026 12:25 pm

Sydney Ashes Test begins with tribute to Bondi shooting responders

Before play commenced, victims of the shootings, first responders, and community members were honoured with an on-field tribute, including a guard of honour and a standing ovation from the capacity crowd

The Hindu 4 Jan 2026 12:18 pm

What we know about the US attacks on Venezuela

After months of threats and pressure tactics, the United States on Saturday bombed Venezuela and toppled authoritarian left-wing leader Nicolas Maduro, who was seized to face trial in New York.

The Irrawaddy 4 Jan 2026 11:59 am

Indonesia's Navy boosts PNG border patrols to curb drug smuggling

Indonesias navy has intensified patrols along its maritime border with Papua New Guinea, deploying warships and ...

Antara News 4 Jan 2026 11:51 am

Myanmar junta says to release over 6,000 prisoners in annual amnesty

Myanmar's junta said on Sunday it would release more than 6,000 prisoners as part of an annual amnesty to mark the country's independence day.

The Irrawaddy 4 Jan 2026 11:41 am

PLN guarantees power supply at 15,000 Sumatra disaster shelters

Indonesias state-run electricity firm PLN said it is ready to supply safe and reliable power for the ...

Antara News 4 Jan 2026 11:26 am

Indonesian military airlifts aid to North Sumatra villages

Indonesias military deployed helicopters on Saturday to speed up delivery of basic supplies to disaster-hit ...

Antara News 4 Jan 2026 10:11 am

Britain and France air forces conduct joint operation on suspected Islamic State arms dump in Palmyra, Syria

Britain said the area was devoid of any civilian habitation before the attack and that all its aircraft had returned safely

The Hindu 4 Jan 2026 8:47 am

Venezuelas Supreme Court orders Delcy Rodriguez become interim President

The court ruling said that Ms. Rodrguez would assume the office of President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, in order to guarantee administrative continuity and the comprehensive defense of the Nation

The Hindu 4 Jan 2026 8:34 am

South Korea says North Korea has launched ballistic missile into sea

Japan's Defence Ministry also reported a suspected missile launch by North Korea

The Hindu 4 Jan 2026 7:14 am

Venezuela diaspora celebrates Maduro's deposition, wonders what's next

Chants celebrating Nicolas Maduros capture were heard on the streets of capital cities in Latin America and in Spain, where Venezuelans gathered to share their joy

The Hindu 4 Jan 2026 7:06 am

Maduro's capture in Venezuela disrupts Caribbean holiday travel, hundreds of flights cancelled

The FAA had earlier said it imposed a temporary airspace restriction on Puerto Rico's international airport and surrounding regions

The Hindu 4 Jan 2026 3:01 am

Anthony Joshua returns to Britain after car crash that killed two friends in Nigeria

Joshua sustained minor injuries and the two-time heavyweight champion was released from a hospital on Wednesday (December 31, 2025) after being deemed clinically fit to recuperate at home

The Hindu 4 Jan 2026 2:13 am

Ukraine hopes for leaders' summit in U.S. in January, Zelenskyy says

Next week, the talks will continue during a European leaders meeting in Paris and then with U.S. negotiators

The Hindu 4 Jan 2026 1:06 am

Balendra Shah | Enigmatic mayor

The rapper-engineer architects his leap into national politics, eyeing the prime ministerial chair as Nepal heads to elections

The Hindu 4 Jan 2026 1:05 am

Indonesia pushes sorghum processing to boost local food value

The Indonesia's National Food Agency (Bapanas) is strengthening sorghum development in Karawang District and ...

Antara News 3 Jan 2026 10:01 pm

Indonesia to offer S1 scholarships for 150,000 teachers in 2026

The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education has allocated an undergraduate (S1) scholarship program for 150,000 ...

Antara News 3 Jan 2026 9:43 pm

Indonesia targets revitalization of 71,000 schools in 2026

The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education is targeting the revitalization of 71,000 schools across Indonesia in ...

Antara News 3 Jan 2026 9:19 pm

Violent clashes between DRC forces, M23 group near key city

The group also took control of border areas at a time when the DRC and Rwanda were signing a peace accord in Washington, brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump

The Hindu 3 Jan 2026 9:07 pm

Indonesia prepares livestock recovery after Sumatra disasters

The Indonesian government has prepared a post-disaster recovery program for the livestock sector following recent ...

Antara News 3 Jan 2026 7:43 pm

The United States history of intervening in Latin America

On multiple occasions the late Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez and his successor Nicolas Maduro who Donald Trump says is now in U.S. hands accused Washington of backing coup attempts

The Hindu 3 Jan 2026 7:12 pm

Hindu businessman Khokon Das dies three days after attack in Bangladesh

Khokon Chandra Das, 50, was assaulted near Keurbhanga Bazar in Damudya in Shariatpur district, about 100 kilometres south of Dhaka, on Wednesday (December 31, 2025) night while returning home after closing his shop

The Hindu 3 Jan 2026 5:08 pm

West Sumatra govt ensures aid for flood, landslide survivors

West Sumatra Governor Mahyeldi ensured that the government will bear and fulfill the basic needs of survivors of flash ...

Antara News 3 Jan 2026 4:28 pm

Indonesia accelerates irrigation rehabilitation to boost rice output

Indonesia's Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman has emphasized that accelerating the rehabilitation of ...

Antara News 3 Jan 2026 4:26 pm

PSSI appoints John Herdman as new Indonesia national team coach

The Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI) has confirmed the appointment of English football manager John Herdman as ...

Antara News 3 Jan 2026 3:47 pm

Bali's tourist tax brings US$22M, still short of goal

Bali Governor I Wayan Koster announced that the islands foreign tourist levy generated Rp369 billion ...

Antara News 3 Jan 2026 3:31 pm

Indonesia plans history book on 1945-1949 independence struggle

Indonesia's Culture Minister Fadli Zon has outlined the government's plan to prepare a history book documenting ...

Antara News 3 Jan 2026 3:21 pm

Bali plans savings rule for foreign tourists under new regulation

The Bali provincial government is preparing a draft regional regulation that will require foreign tourists visiting the ...

Antara News 3 Jan 2026 3:09 pm

Vital facilities gradually recover in Sumatra disaster areas: Minister

Home Affairs Minister Tito Karnavian said several vital facilities in disaster-affected areas of Aceh, North Sumatra, ...

Antara News 3 Jan 2026 2:35 pm

Gov't maps out disaster-affected livestock farmers in Sumatra

Deputy Agriculture Minister Sudaryono said the government remains committed to assisting livestock affected by natural ...

Antara News 3 Jan 2026 1:55 pm

Human rights minister urges for probe into threats against activists

Human Rights Minister Natalius Pigai has urged the police to investigate acts of intimidation and threats targeting ...

Antara News 3 Jan 2026 1:47 pm

Indonesia, partners urge Israel to allow unhindered Gaza aid

Indonesia, along with several Arab and Islamic countries, has urged Israel to grant unhindered access for the United ...

Antara News 3 Jan 2026 1:19 pm

Ukraine hosts talks with security allies in Kyiv

Around 15 countries would attend the talks, along with representatives from the European Union and NATO, with a U.S. delegation joining via video link, says Ukrainian President

The Hindu 3 Jan 2026 1:00 pm

Indonesia races to restore governance after Sumatra's floods

Indonesias Home Affairs Minister Tito Karnavian announced that his ministry is prioritizing the rapid ...

Antara News 3 Jan 2026 12:36 pm

Trial to begin for police officer charged in delayed response to Uvalde school shooting

One of the first officers on the scene at the 2022 school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, is about to stand trial

The Hindu 3 Jan 2026 12:17 pm

Helicopter crashes in Arizona mountains, killing 4 people aboard

Flights were temporarily restricted over the area due to safety reasons, according to the Sheriff's Office

The Hindu 3 Jan 2026 12:02 pm

Inorganic chemistry unlocks green solutions in Indonesia: scientist

Professor of Chemistry at Pattimura University Hellna Tehubijuluw has underscored the strategic role of inorganic ...

Antara News 3 Jan 2026 11:59 am

Japan says Trump has invited its leader to the U.S. amidst strained ties with China

The U.S., a close ally of Japan, is seeking to strengthen its ties with Tokyo but also stabilize its relationship with Beijing ahead of a likely trip by Mr. Trump to China in April

The Hindu 3 Jan 2026 10:06 am

Iran's protests: What we know

The protests began in Tehran, where some shopkeepers went on strike over high prices and economic stagnation

The Hindu 3 Jan 2026 6:06 am

Yemen separatists launch two-year independence transition as strikes kill 20

Yemen, which was divided into North and South from 1967 to 1990, could again be split in two years if the STCs independence plan comes to fruition

The Hindu 3 Jan 2026 5:09 am

Scrutiny turns to safety set-up of Swiss bar after deadly blaze

Police arrived quickly at the scene according to local residents, but the fire burned victims so severely that investigators said they would need days to identify the bodies

The Hindu 3 Jan 2026 5:06 am

Russian strike on Ukraine's Kharkiv injures 25, Moscow denies attack took place

Russias Defence Ministry, writing on Telegram, said reports of an attack were untrue and suggested the blast at the site had been caused by the detonation of Ukrainian ammunition

The Hindu 3 Jan 2026 5:01 am

Nigeria police charge Joshua driver with dangerous driving over fatal collision

Joshua sustained minor injuries when the Lexus SUV he was travelling in collided with another car on Monday

The Hindu 3 Jan 2026 4:06 am

Over 1,000 disaster housing units built in Sumatra in just one month

Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya stated that more than 1,000 housing units were built in Aceh, North Sumatra, and ...

Antara News 2 Jan 2026 10:42 pm

Bulog targets 720,000 tons of rice aid for 18 million families in 2026

President Director of state-run logistics firm Bulog, Ahmad Rizal Ramdhani, stated that Bulog is targeting to ...

Antara News 2 Jan 2026 10:33 pm

Govt restructures loans for disaster-hit cooperatives in Sumatra

Minister of Cooperatives Ferry Juliantono confirmed that the government, through the Revolving Fund Management Agency ...

Antara News 2 Jan 2026 9:51 pm

Seven killed as Saudi coalition strikes UAE-backed forces in Yemen

Amr Al Bidh, foreign affairs representative for the STC, accused Riyadh of having knowingly misled the international community by announcing a 'peaceful operation' that they never had any intention to keep peaceful.

The Hindu 2 Jan 2026 9:15 pm

Pakistan sentences journalists, YouTubers and ex-military officers to life over inciting violence

Those convicted include former editor Shaheen Sehbai; two other journalists, Sabir Shakir and Moeed Pirzada; YouTubers Wajahat Saeed Khan and Haider Raza Mehdi; and retired army officers Adil Raja and Akbar Hussain.

The Hindu 2 Jan 2026 9:07 pm

Ukraine's Zelenskyy names spy chief Budanov as new top aide

Budanov, 39, has built up a legendary reputation in Ukraine, credited with a series of daring operations against Russia since it launched an all-out assault against its neighbour in 2022

The Hindu 2 Jan 2026 9:01 pm

BNPB readies tents for temporary classrooms in disaster-hit Sumatra

The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) has readied large-capacity tents, or platoon tents, to serve as ...

Antara News 2 Jan 2026 9:00 pm

Sri Lanka launches investigation over English syllabus' gay website link

The Education Ministry lodged a formal complaint with the police and launched an internal inquiry to establish how the blunder took place

The Hindu 2 Jan 2026 8:55 pm

Swiss investigators believe sparkling flares atop wine bottles ignited fatal bar fire

Swiss investigators believe sparkling flares atop Champagne bottles ignited the fatal fire at a ski resort when they came too close to a crowded bars ceiling

The Hindu 2 Jan 2026 8:47 pm

Academic satisfaction with Indonesias R&D programs reaches 85.8 pct

The Directorate General of Research and Development at the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology has ...

Antara News 2 Jan 2026 8:21 pm

Aceh prepares post-disaster reconstruction plan, eyes Jan completion

Aceh drafts post-disaster plan after floods, landslides Indonesias Aceh provincial government is drafting a ...

Antara News 2 Jan 2026 6:25 pm

Indonesia has sufficient resources to address Sumatra disasters: BNPB

The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) ensured that the Indonesian government has sufficient resources to ...

Antara News 2 Jan 2026 4:49 pm

Bulog partners with BRIN to use technology to protect rice stocks

State-owned logistics agency Perum Bulog has partnered with the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) to apply ...

Antara News 2 Jan 2026 4:47 pm

Indonesia says budget deficit stays safe despite economic slowdown

Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa has assured that a potential widening of the state budget deficit will not ...

Antara News 2 Jan 2026 4:11 pm

Indonesia to roll out phased biometric SIM registration in 2026

The Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs (Kemkomdigi) has reaffirmed its strategic role in preparing a policy ...

Antara News 2 Jan 2026 3:46 pm

Families grieve toxic tap water deaths in India city

Officials in Indore say four people have died after drinking contaminated water but families allege the toll is higher.

BBC 2 Jan 2026 2:58 pm

Resistance Forces March Into Katha on the Irrawaddy

The junta is using heavy artillery and airstrikes in a bid to defend the strategic town on the border between Sagaing and Kachin State.

The Irrawaddy 2 Jan 2026 2:43 pm

Gunung Wayang remains protected under village forest program: Ministry

The Ministry of Forestry has confirmed that the Gunung Wayang area in Bandung District, West Java, remains a protected ...

Antara News 2 Jan 2026 2:22 pm

Pakistan issues permission to Biman Airways to start direct operations on Dhaka-Karachi

Details of flight schedules and operations will be finalised by next week, and Biman will operate its flights under Pakistan Civil Aviation rules, says Civil Aviation authority report

The Hindu 2 Jan 2026 2:16 pm

Criminal Procedure Code to prevent criminalization of citizens: DPR

House of Representatives (DPR) member Rudianto Lallo said that the newly effective Criminal Procedure Code (KUHAP) ...

Antara News 2 Jan 2026 2:16 pm

BNPB outlines three disaster mitigation steps regions must prepare

Main Secretary of the National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) Rustian emphasized that both the government and ...

Antara News 2 Jan 2026 2:09 pm

Indonesia enacts new criminal codes to reform justice system

Indonesia has officially enacted its new National Criminal Code (KUHP) and Criminal Procedure Code (KUHAP), marking the ...

Antara News 2 Jan 2026 2:00 pm